A Lesson for Kizaru

Looking at the flustered Kizaru before him, Gigue slowly said,

"This is the power of the Dark-Dark Fruit. It is darkness that devours everything, including Devil Fruits. As long as an Ability User is caught by me, they will lose their powers."

"What!?"

As soon as he said that, not only Kizaru but everyone else cried out in shock. They could not imagine that such a Devil Fruit existed in this world.

Even Zephyr was encountering a situation like this for the first time. He had wanted Kizaru to teach Gigue a lesson, but the result had been the complete opposite.

Just a few days ago, he had said that Kizaru would suffer a setback because of his powers, but he had never expected it to happen so quickly.

After all, the Glint-Glint Fruit was simply too well-rounded. Not only was its destructive power astonishing, it also granted incredible mobility. Even if Kizaru encountered an enemy he could not defeat, he could still run.

He had originally believed darkness and light to be opposites, but what was happening now had completely overturned his understanding.

The speed of light seemed so powerless before the gravity of darkness. Combined with the Dark-Dark Fruit's ability to suppress Devil Fruit powers, the Dark-Dark Fruit was practically the natural nemesis of the Glint-Glint Fruit!

Kizaru realized this as well. He quickly calmed down and immediately coated his arm in Armament Haki, preparing to compete with Gigue in Taijutsu.

His thinking was clear. He had indeed suffered a huge disadvantage in terms of Devil Fruit powers, but when it came to Taijutsu, he did not believe he would lose to Gigue.

Did they really think he had been slacking off every day at the Marine Academy?

With one shoulder held by Gigue, he concentrated all his strength into his other arm and threw a punch straight at Gigue's abdomen.

In that position, Gigue had no way to dodge. If he used Kamui, he would lose control over Kizaru. It seemed that he could only take Kizaru's punch head-on.

Under everyone's watchful eyes, a mass of blue lightning suddenly burst from the hand Gigue had clamped onto Kizaru's shoulder. Kizaru's fist had barely swung halfway when his entire body convulsed violently from the shock.

Thud!

Kizaru dropped to his knees on his back, a wisp of white smoke drifting from his mouth.

This time, it was not just Kizaru who was numb. Zephyr and all the students were numb too, as though they had been electrocuted themselves.

Kizaru had actually only been stunned for a moment and quickly regained consciousness. Gigue reached out and pulled him to his feet, dusted him off, and asked with concern,

"Borsalino, do you feel all right?"

Kizaru tilted his head weakly and, after a long while, managed to squeeze out a sentence.

"Gigue, does the Dark-Dark Fruit have the power to discharge electricity too?"

Gigue explained casually,

"Of course not. The ability to discharge electricity comes from the Mink Tribe. It is a racial talent."

Kizaru suddenly understood.

"So that's it! You're from the Mink Tribe!"

As he spoke, he sized Gigue up with a puzzled expression and asked,

"But your skin looks pretty smooth. Where did all your fur grow? Could it be..."

Kizaru's expression suddenly became extremely lecherous as he glanced toward Gigue's pants. Gigue's face darkened, and he said irritably,

"Where are you looking? My parents are both human!"

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"Huh? Then how could you..."

Gigue fell silent. He pulled open his collar, revealing the crisscrossing scars across his chest.

Kizaru's expression froze, then gradually turned serious. He did not continue asking. Instead, he silently patted Gigue on the shoulder.

Gigue acted as if nothing had happened. He waved at Kuma, who immediately used his power and flashed to Gigue's side, drawing another wave of astonishment from the crowd.

There was no need to say anything about the tacit understanding between Kuma and Gigue. Gigue merely glanced at Kizaru, and Kuma immediately understood what he meant.

Under Kizaru's puzzled gaze, Kuma raised a hand and pressed it against Kizaru's chest. Then, a red translucent paw-shaped bubble emerged from Kizaru's back.

Something else happened that left everyone dumbfounded. Kizaru, who had looked utterly drained just moments ago, instantly became full of life again, radiating vigor as though he had never been electrocuted.

Kizaru only felt refreshed all over. He did a few stretches on the spot and said in amazement,

"What a relaxing feeling! What is going on?"

Kuma patiently explained his ability. After hearing it, two cross-shaped beams of golden light shot from Kizaru's eyes, and the way he looked at Kuma changed completely.

An ability that could repel pain, injuries, and fatigue—anyone who knew what they were looking at understood just how absurdly valuable it was!

From the moment Kuma displayed this ability of the Paw-Paw Fruit, he became the undisputed treasure of the Marines!

At the edge of the field, Zephyr clenched his fists tightly. Heaven knew how excited he was at that moment. He even wanted to grab Sengoku and kiss him hard!

If Kuma had previously been regarded as Gigue's "bonus," then after displaying this ability, his value had become entirely independent.

Kuma was someone who could both deal explosive damage and provide overwhelming healing. Zephyr no longer cared at all about Kuma's former status as a slave. He believed Sengoku would not dwell on it after learning the truth either.

Such talent belonged in the Marines! The Celestial Dragons could go to hell!

So far, Gigue and the others' performance had completely exceeded his expectations, especially Gigue and Kuma, the two greatest surprises! He could not wait to tell Sengoku about what had happened today.

Back on Gigue's side, Kizaru was twisting his waist and doing flamboyant stretches when the red paw-shaped bubble behind him suddenly trembled, then slowly drifted toward him.

Kizaru immediately sensed that something was wrong. His body instantly turned into photons and flashed to the side, but the bubble still floated after him at an unhurried pace, gradually speeding up.

Gigue shouted at Kizaru, who had already flashed to the edge of the field,

"Borsalino, if no one takes that thing Kuma repelled, it will eventually return to you!"

Kizaru shouted while flashing away,

"Then what am I supposed to do now? Keep flashing around forever?"

Gigue extended his hand. Several streams of liquid-like darkness gathered in his palm, eventually forming a black Bible.

A breeze swept past, and the Bible flipped open with a rustle. An ever-expanding Dark Tornado poured out from within, flinging out a man who looked half-dead. He was an unlucky pirate Gigue had captured back in the Kingdom of Sorbet.

This man was the last person imprisoned inside Gigue's Bible. At least he was a pirate, so his constitution was fairly decent. The other unlucky people had long since starved to death inside and been broken down by the darkness.

Items kept near a Logia Ability User for a long time could be transformed into their element. Akainu's rose pinned to his chest later on was an example of this.

Gigue had already successfully transformed this Bible, using it as a storage space.

Since it was a fixed space of darkness, he could better control the violent power of darkness. The people or objects placed inside could be stored for a long time.